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Curry County

New Mexico · 48,430 residents · 1,405.524 sq mi
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Curry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,903. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,430
+8%since 2000
from 45,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+6%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K44K46K49K51K1990201020202024Curry County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,903
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,897
+59%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(26,461)
Black6.5%(2,935)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(13,685)
Asian1.7%(780)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(30,061)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(21,052)
Black5.2%(2,513)
Hispanic / Latino45%(21,796)
Asian1.5%(733)
Other4.2%(2,017)
Diversity Score74.8%(36,236)
Segregation Score35.6%(17,234)
Diversity Score
75
+12%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curry County, New Mexico?

Curry County, New Mexico has about 48,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curry County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Curry County, New Mexico earns about $48,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curry County, New Mexico expensive?

In Curry County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Curry County, New Mexico?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Curry County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curry County, New Mexico?

About 18.9% of people in Curry County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curry County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Curry County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,223 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 6.02Census Tract 1Census Tract 2.02Census Tract 2.01Census Tract 4Census Tract 3.06Census Tract 3.03Census Tract 3.07Census Tract 6.03Census Tract 3.08Census Tract 9Census Tract 3.05Census Tract 5Census Tract 6.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 88101ZIP 88135ZIP 88124ZIP 88112ZIP 88103
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